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A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?
"I will stop taking the medication if I get dizzy."
"I should not drink orange juice while taking this medication."
"I should expect to gain weight while taking this medication."
"I will check my heart rate before I take the medication."
"I will check my heart rate before I take the medication."
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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which of the following
client laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
creatinine kinase
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
international normalized ratio
potassium
creatinine kinase
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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for
clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review before administering
the medication?
,Troponin
Total cholesterol
Creatinine
Thyroid stimulating hormone
total cholesterol
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new prescription for
fluoxetine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"I should start to feel better within 24 hours of starting this medication."
"I will be sure to follow a strict diet to avoid foods with tyramine."
"I will continue to take St. John's Wort to increase the effects of the medication."
"I should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this
medication."
"I should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this
medication."
Fluoxetine suppresses platelet aggregation, which increases the risk of bleeding when used
concurrently with NSAIDs and anticoagulants. Therefore, clients who are taking fluoxetine
should take acetaminophen for headaches or pain, since acetaminophen does not suppress
platelet aggregation.
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the
following as an adverse effect of the medication?
Akathisia
Paresthesia
Excess tear production
Anxiety
akathisia
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A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a UTI. The
nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client
understands the teaching?
"I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset."
"I will stop taking this medication when I no longer have pain upon urination."
"I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling."
, "I will take this medication with milk."
"I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the
provider?
Chest pressure
White patches on the tongue
Bruising
Insomnia
chest pressure
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A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The client
reports confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Perform a capillary blood glucose test.
Provide the client with a protein-rich snack.
Give the client 120 mL (4 oz) of orange juice.
Schedule an early meal tray.
Perform a capillary blood glucose test.
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the use of ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin. The
nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
"I will apply the patch once a week for 2 weeks."
"I will leave the existing patch on for 4 hours after applying the new patch."
"I will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it."
"I will apply the patch within 14 days of menses."
" I will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it."
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A nurse is assessing a client who is taking amitriptyline for depression. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Tinnitus
Urinary frequency
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